Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to start coming up with ideas and making plans otherwise we’ll find it sneaking up on us.
Some of us might spend a night on the town with our love and others might have a quiet evening at home. Maybe it’s because money is tight and there isn’t anything extra in the budget for a meal out or baby-sitter for the kids. Maybe it’s just simpler and more enjoyable to stay home.
That doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Whatever the reason, I have the perfect thing to making your evening at home a little more special.
I have a valentine’s playlist for you (and an idea for how to turn it into a gift). Perfect background music for eating your late supper after the little kids are put to bed, to visit and play games by over dessert, or to snuggle up on the couch in front of the fire place and chat by.
To be honest, I know little about music. The radio is on when we are driving in the car and that’s about it. Don’t worry, I didn’t come up with this list. My husband did and he is a music person. Maybe a little more than just a music person. He might verge on being a music hoarder. With probably over 1500 CDs in his collection (and he’s recently gotten rid of several) and having worked in radio for years, he knows what he’s talking about.
You could actually turn this (or a playlist of your favorite love songs) into a personalized gift. While we were dating, my husband compiled a CD of love songs and had a letter to go with it saying what each song was and how it reminded him of me and our relationship. It was pretty sweet and we still have it after being married 7 1/2 years.
If you have a Spotify account, we have a playlist all set up for you to stream! (If you don’t have one, it’s free and easy)
- I Could Not Ask for More – Edwin McCain
- Groovy Kind Of Love – Phil Collins
- You’re the Inspiration – Chicago
- Hands To Heavens – Breathe
- I’ll Be Over You – Toto
- Open Arms – Journey
- Love of My Life – Jim Brickman
- Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
- At My Most Beautiful – R.E.M.
- I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis
- Meet Me Half Way – Kenny Loggins
- Godsend – DC Talk
- Will You Still Love Me? – Chicago
- That’s What Love Is For – Amy Grant
- More Than Words Can Say – Alias
- I Will Be Here For You – Michael W. Smith
- Only You – Yaz
- Faithfully – Journey
- Glory of Love – Peter Cetera
- Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
What’s your favorite love song?
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That’s a fun list. I knew most of them!
Thanks for joining the WWDParty. In the future please link to us so that we can feature and pin your ideas.
Thank! Glad that you knew them.
Actually, I will be linking to you. I just wait until the end of the night and add all the link-ups for the day at the same time. 🙂 So check back later tonight and it will be listed!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Great list! I love all these songs! Thanks for linking up again at the Weekend Wind- Down party! 🙂
Yay! Glad you love them! You’re welcome and thank you for hosting!
What a great list of songs!
Thanks! My husband likes his 80s music. 😉
Well, as an 80s child I love this list! And I’m so glad Yaz made the cut. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your sweetie.
Ha ha, yep, my husband loves 80s music as well. 😉 Thanks and thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Great recommendation for a way to enjoy each other without spending a fortune!
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Thanks, Mel! And thanks for hosting. Hope that you have a wonderful week!
Fun! I love spotify playlists! Well… spotify in general 😉 Thanks for sharing this!
So do I! I love being able to find tons of kid’s music for my daughter too!
Wonderful post. Pinned and am featuring at Family Fun Friday.
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Monica
Thanks so much! Thanks for the feature and for hosting too. I really appreciate it. Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!
Stopping by from Family Fun Party and this is a GREAT list!!! You’ve covered some good ground for all ages.
All the thanks goes to my husband on this one. 🙂 I just get to hit play and enjoy the music!
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Great idea for a post! LOVE IT! Thanks for linking up to Good Tips Tuesday!
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Thanks for hosting!
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